March Pickups....
 

With just hours to go until March, I figured why not start it with what I received today. A huge thank you to Cerberus!

1910 tax stamp, Factory No. 30, 4th District, NC

http://www.247hq.com/packs/SC75.JPG

Thanks to Rob for this nice Pelican T210-8.

That is a beauty! Nice find!

It's been a busy 2013, especially lately!
 

It's been a really good month so far -- when it rains it pours, I guess.

First, I reacquire three old friends of mine, signed T205s of Doyle, Bridwell and Jones:

<a href="https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/-lA77cRuMu-6pulWWLive4RT3dysq2WPtX5u9gk-z0Y?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-B008EpeC2Lc/UTDWWHILc_I/AAAAAAAAQ68/4YnQE5TORSs/s800/T205sNewandOld.jpg" height="218" width="800" /></a>

Then, I acquired this really tough signed T206 of Al Bridwell -- love the specificity of the date on the back (yes, Bridwell always signed on the back of tobacco cards for some reason):

<a href="https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/iqlrEhNek82S0xtQbjusIDiJm_Z5QsNdec5_I7WHZRE?feat=e mbedwebsite"><img src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-PSBddPXWNDw/USaOP7ouJhI/AAAAAAAAQ4w/vjqadWW4glw/s800/Bridwell_Signed_T206_w_Date.jpg" height="717" width="800" /></a>

Lastly, I added another T201 with the Jefferson Burdick stamp. I now have two!

<a href="https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/PKYakCKA-AOkrM9DKuB0b3Y2VLgy2RG_a1rPg51wK6M?feat=embedwebsi te"><img src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-G6JuQzHdlsc/USaSju0HhXI/AAAAAAAAQ5Y/E12BObjZj-E/s800/T201_Lord_Dougherty_Burdick_Stamps.jpg" height="679" width="800" /></a>

That's right I cant stop.

For the T206 freak collectors. Thank You, Dave:

Thank You, William, Sean and Great Lakes Auction House:

how about a Goudey print error...

Signed T205's & T206 Bridwell
 

Jeff, congrats on those signed T205's! That signed T206 of Al Bridwell is amazing! Great pick-ups!!

Always a sucker for great centering and color.

http://www.net54baseball.com/attachm...1&d=1362172774

I have no idea where you guys find this stuff, but, I'm going to start planting GPS devices on your cars.

My first new Lajoie in a long time.

Mac

Mac,

That's a great card. I bought it off eBay about two years ago before sending it to Joe in a deal. I thought long and hard about keeping it and selling the one I have that's in a 3 holder, because that one is such a nice-looking card. Who cares that it's in an "A" holder? Really nice pickup.

Rob

1910 Kansas City Red Sox

Love these!
I do like signed cards with dates. For me, it adds a bit of personalization.
Jim

:cool:

Another SL
 

just arrived - surprised to see it is a platinum print. Inscribed on the back: "Directions - keep in a dark place. Sincerely, [3 illegible initials] "

pick ups
 

great cards guys!!:D

KC Red Sox
 

Scott, love the KC Red Sox. Do you know the names of any of the players?

I'll either be smiling or crying when it arrives, but will defer on player i.d. until I can get a better look at it. So far, smiling:

I think that's Casey Stengel in the back row, second from right.

Great pick ups evryone !!!
 

Thanks again for these two Jantz, I appreciate it !!!
My scanner is bunk so I sized these down to see if they present better without the black insert.

SGC 40 Johnny Kling P150
SGC 40 Cy Barger SC 350

Sincerely, Clayton

Picked these up in town:

Sincerely, Clayton

And last but not least:

Sincerely, Clayton

My first Obak....

http://photos.imageevent.com/ltsgall...20Killilay.jpg

I hope so - that's the price I paid.

Received in the mail today and from the Philly Show.

E92 Nadja Doyle
http://www.net54baseball.com/picture...ictureid=10173

E93 Donovan - 4 more to go
http://www.net54baseball.com/picture...ictureid=10174

W554 Hoyt - Thanks Jimi!
http://www.net54baseball.com/picture...ictureid=10175

DJ

T211 Red Sun
 

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Testing new Epson GT-1500 to see if SGC scans are clear now

+2 epdg=64
 

The Donovan is an upgrade (yet still trimmed); Bradley is new. Now at 64. BTW, I think my scanner has a dead spot as the "I" in Rice is missing on the scan of the Bradley, but it is on the card. Weird. Time for a new V33 I guess.

t211 Moran for trade
 

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Somehow I wound up winning two T211 Moran's recently. I would like to trade one of the Moran's for another T211 or similar set.

Liking the new scanner, thanks to those that suggested buying a ccd scanner.

+12 on the set=343
 

Thanks to Dave for the Schulte/Jennings and Andy for Moriarty/White. The others were recently returned from SGC.

Just came in today!

Just picked up at the Philly Show
 

Picked this up at the Philly Show to add to my growing collection of Yorks.

http://i1290.photobucket.com/albums/...psadb5154c.jpg

Just 7 to go

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Great stuff everyone.

http://photos.imageevent.com/piojohn...ed/huge/OJ.jpg
http://photos.imageevent.com/piojohn...size/Matty.jpg
Can’t decide which one I keep…guys your thoughts?

I like the centering on the sgc 60 better.

For me it would be the Piedmont but only by a hair. They are really close and it is more about what appeals to you more. I think the Piedy has a bit better centering.....but that is just my opinion. I think you should just keep both.

Matty Portrait
 

I agree, the Piedmont.

Thanks guys I was thinking the same but the color on the 55 was just a tad better and the centering on the 60 was better...so I was beating my head aginst the wall a bit.

Cheers,

John

T210-8
 

Thanks Nate.

Awesome card! I am a Hornsby fan and this card shows his swagger. I also like that you can see his baseball glove in his pocket.

Baker L1 Helmar Leather
 

Picked this up. Obvious condition issues but you just don;t run across them that often. Maybe down the road a chance to upgrade.

http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s...psf7daf12e.jpg

Nice Pepe TBob.

Congrats! You got it at a pretty reasonable price also. I was underbidder, but was caught up in Sunday evening grocery madness when the auction ended. I wouldn't have gone much higher anyway since I have one.. it's almost a mirror image of your's (only I paid more;)).

I'd sell both and buy more OJs :)

Seriously, I think the Piedmont back Matty looks better, not sure why I think this, it just seems like it has better color/registration.

John, your OJs are ridiculous!

I'll throw in a vote for the Sweet Cap. The surface looks much cleaner, the Piedmont looks like its been handled more. If the SC didn't have the slight diamond cut it would be an even easier decision, for me.

2 more for my SL subset. Thanks to Buckler Cards.